Name of park: Ardgowan National Historic Site Canada.
2.Location of park (province) in Canada: This park is located in the province P.E.I Charlottetown.
3.BNA Region if park existed in 1800’s: Ardgowan was designated a National Historic Site in 1966.
4.People/groups represented.: Early Aboriginal people represented the first cultural group to inhabit Prince Edward Island.
5.Historical importance.:
Ardgowan National Historic Site was once the home of William Henry Pope, one of the Fathers of Confederation from Prince Edward Island. It is an example of a picturesque rural cottage from the Victorian era, and the house and grounds have been restored to the period. Visitors can experience the restored Victorian grounds, have a family picnic or take a walk. The administrative offices for Parks Canada are located inside the house.
6.Description of life during time:
The building and grounds are restored to an 1860s appearance. The grounds are open to the public, while the building houses Parks Canada staff, and is the administrative center for all national park system sites in Prince Edward Island.
Ardgowan National Historic Site of Canada
2.Location of park (province) in Canada: This park is located in the province P.E.I Charlottetown.
3.BNA Region if park existed in 1800’s: Ardgowan was designated a National Historic Site in 1966.
4.People/groups represented.: Early Aboriginal people represented the first cultural group to inhabit Prince Edward Island.
5.Historical importance.:
Ardgowan National Historic Site was once the home of William Henry Pope, one of the Fathers of Confederation from Prince Edward Island. It is an example of a picturesque rural cottage from the Victorian era, and the house and grounds have been restored to the period. Visitors can experience the restored Victorian grounds, have a family picnic or take a walk. The administrative offices for Parks Canada are located inside the house.
6.Description of life during time:
The building and grounds are restored to an 1860s appearance. The grounds are open to the public, while the building houses Parks Canada staff, and is the administrative center for all national park system sites in Prince Edward Island.